Gautam Adani Shares The Story Of His First Deal, The Moment That Defined His Entrepreneurial Journey

At the 51st India Gem & Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, shared a deeply personal story that shaped his entrepreneurial journey. Reflecting on his early years, Adani revealed how, at the age of 16, he left his home in Ahmedabad and headed to Mumbai with a clear vision—to become an entrepreneur. His first opportunity came at Mahendra Brothers, where he learned diamond assorting and closed his first deal with a Japanese buyer, earning a commission of 10,000 rupees. Adani emphasized how trading taught him invaluable lessons, particularly the courage to take risks and trust his instincts. He explained that trading, much like entrepreneurship, doesn’t come with safety nets, and every decision is a test of both the market and one's own limits. He also shared how challenging the status quo and embracing new opportunities has been a defining factor in the success of the Adani Group, reinforcing that innovation and continuous questioning are essential to growth.